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Upcoming Scholarships

Greetings from HSF!The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) would like to formally invite you to explore our programs and resources, and to learn about eligibility requirements for our scholarships!Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation’s leading provider of scholarships and services designed to give Latino students full access to the opportunity a college education can provide. Our aim is to provide you with the information and resources you need to achieve success. HSF has awarded over $470 million in scholarships and provides a range of services for students that include college preparatory programs, internships, career services, and academic support. Our website, HSF.net, offers bilingual information about college, financial planning, HSF programs, and much more.As a friend of HSF, we encourage you to share this information with potential scholars. Please visitHSF.net and create or update your MyHSF profile so you can learn more about our services. Below are a couple of scholarships you should know about NOW! ¡Suerte!

Gates Millennium Scholarship (GMS): Application Deadline is January 13thEstablished in 1999 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the GMS scholarships awards talented underrepresented students with a renewable scholarship in the major and institution of their choice for their undergraduate years. Selected GMS scholars can continue to receive scholarship funding all the way throughout their graduate studies, if they pursue one of the program’s seven funded fields.

Eligibility for the GMS Scholarship:

Self-identify as Hispanic Latino American, African American, American Indian/Alaska Native or Asian American or Pacific Islander

Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or an eligible non-citizen

Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale, or have earned a GED

Plan to enroll in a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking student in the upcoming academic year

Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities

Must meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria

The deadline for the GMS application in January 13th! Apply to GMS Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF): Application Deadline is March 30th

In the 2015-2016 scholarship cycle, HSF selected more than 4,400 Scholars funded by many different companies and organizations. The HSF application opens January 1st and allows students to apply for multiple scholarships with one application! Awards range from $500-$5,000 and may be used for the institution and major of choice. Create your MyHSF profile and get ready now, to apply for scholarships January 1st!

Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students

Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited 4-year university in the fall of the desired scholarship year

Complete FAFSA or Dream Act (if applicable)

HSF understands that your Senior year is filled with college applications, academic deadlines, and important milestones. Don’t let the opportunity to apply for a scholarship pass you by! The funds and opportunities you can learn about through HSF can change your life! We are here to help you achieve your dreams! Remember, a diploma is forever!

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